How Canadian tourism sustains Cuba’s army and one-party state
Standing on a street corner in Montreal, Reinaldo Rodriguez has a message for Canadians."Canadian tourists are feeding the Cuban regime," he told CBC News. Rodriguez was part…
These adventure cats bring joy to their owners — and social media followers
Canadians have embraced the outdoors in droves over the past year-and-a-half due to pandemic-related lockdowns — and their fluffy, tree-climbing, bird-watching feline companions have been tagging along.These…
Residential schools: How the U.S. and Canada share a troubling history
WARNING: This story contains distressing details.A member of the U.S. federal cabinet says she wept when she heard news from Canada about what are believed to be…
‘Sibling rivalry’ helps push sisters to top of P.E.I. tennis rankings
They were supposed to just hit the ball right back to each other. Keep the rally going. This was a practice drill, after all, not a match.But…
Netflix dating shows are going faceless — but conventional beauty remains the norm
Looks aren't everything, says Netflix's new blind dating show, Sexy Beasts — but experts say that on television, beauty is still skin deep.The series, which premiered Wednesday,…
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc to release final report on unmarked graves at former Kamloops residential school
WARNING: This story contains distressing details.Today, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation is set to present its final report on the unmarked grave sites found adjacent to…
B.C. First Nation says more than 160 unmarked graves found
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.The Penelakut Tribe in B.C.'s Southern Gulf Islands says it has found more than 160 "undocumented and unmarked"…
Fully vaccinated and yearning to travel? Here are the new rules of the road
Canada's announcement that fully vaccinated Canadian travellers can skip quarantine upon their return has inspired some people to start making travel plans.But before packing your bags, take…
Jewish and Hindu rituals were part of our wedding day — along with our beloved Habs
This First Person article is the experience of Taryn Perelmiter and Darpan Patel, newlyweds living in Montreal's West Island. For more information about CBC's First Person stories,…
Extreme temperatures shatter provincial records across the Prairies as heat dome lingers
Extremely high temperatures in the Prairies smashed dozens of records on Friday, as several provinces grappled with an intense heat wave that's continuing into the weekend.The prolonged…
Rare eagle native to eastern Russia spotted in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick sighting of an eagle native to eastern Russia is generating excitement across North America's bird-watching community.Forest Condo, a fisheries ranger with the Listuguj Mi'kmaq…